Sensors

SKU: PL-1137 | Brand: Pololu

The GP2Y0A02 is the longest-range optical distance sensor we carry, featuring a detection range of 8″ to 60″ (20 cm to 150 cm). The high maximum detection distance makes this sensor a viable alternative to ...

SKU: DF-SEN0134 | Brand: DFRobot

The Gravity MQ-9 gas sensor detects carbon monoxide (CO) and combustible gases including methane and propane. It uses a semiconductor SnO2 sensing element that cycles between high and low temperatures — detecting CO a...

SKU: AF-245 | Brand: Adafruit

The 2-Axis Joystick provides analogue input for your projects using two independent 10K potentiometers — one per axis. It reports position as either voltage or resistance, making it compatible with a wide range of mic...

SKU: SF-SEN-13332 | Brand: SparkFun

This disc load cell (sometimes called a strain gauge) can translate up to a whopping 200kg of pressure (force) into an electrical signal. Each load cell is able to measure the electrical resistance that changes in res...

SKU: AF-270 | Brand: Adafruit

A Type-K thermocouple with fiberglass braid insulation, rated to 500°C — far beyond the ~200°C limit of standard vinyl-insulated thermocouples. The bare bead probe design is suited to measuring both air and surface te...

SKU: DF-KIT0011 | Brand: DFRobot

INTRODUCTION If you want to start playing with sensors, this sensor kit for arduino will be the perfect choice for you to get started. It comes with bundle of the most popular DFRobot sensors...

SKU: AF-381 | Brand: Adafruit

This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor. Handy for when you need to measure something far away, or in wet conditions. While the sensor is good up to 125°C the cable is jacketed in PVC ...

SKU: AF-364 | Brand: Adafruit

The PN532 is the most popular NFC chip, and is what is embedded in pretty much every phone or device that does NFC. It can pretty much do it all, such as read and write to tags and cards, communicate with phones (s...

SKU: AF-3316 | Brand: Adafruit

The Adafruit VL6180X is a close-range Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor from ST that measures from approximately 5 mm to 100 mm (up to 150–200 mm in good conditions). It also includes a built-in ambient light senso...

SKU: PL-837 | Brand: Pololu

The Vishay TSOP34156 is a general-purpose modulated IR receiver for IR-based remote-control projects. It features a wide operating voltage range and allows for relatively high data rates; this particular unit is tune...

SKU: AF-3387 | Brand: Adafruit

Add motion, direction and orientation sensing to your project with this all-in-one 9-DOF sensor from Adafruit. The LSM9DS1 from ST Micro combines a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer and 3-axis gyroscope into a...

SKU: PL-136 | Brand: Pololu

The Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F is an infrared distance sensor that outputs an analogue voltage corresponding to the distance of the nearest object within its 10–80 cm detection range. Using IR triangulation, it provides relia...

SKU: AF-1935 | Brand: Adafruit

That's one tiny microphone! At about the size of a mature aphid, this wired Electret Microphone is perfect for your FONA. This microphone's very similar to our PCB-mount Elecret Microphone but is significantly sma...

SKU: SF-SEN-09836 | Brand: SparkFun

This new version adds 2 standoff holes as well as an extra decoupling capacitor. The ADXL345 is a small, thin, low power, 3-axis MEMS accelerometer with high resolution (13-bit) measurement at up to +-16 g. Digital...

SKU: SF-SEN-09673 | Brand: SparkFun

A compact force sensitive resistor (FSR) from Interlink Electronics with a 4 mm (0.16″) diameter active sensing area. The resistance changes based on applied pressure — from over 1 MΩ with no pressure down to approxim...

SKU: SF-SEN-09570 | Brand: SparkFun

Melexis' MLX90614ESF-BAA is an infrared thermometer designed for non-contact temperature sensing. An internal 17-bit ADC and a powerful DSP contribute to the MLX90614’s high accuracy and resolution. It has a huge numb...

SKU: DF-SEN0214 | Brand: DFRobot

The Gravity Analog 20A Current Sensor measures both AC and DC current using the Hall effect, outputting a proportional analog voltage to your microcontroller. With high-voltage isolation built into the circuit design ...

SKU: AF-3595 | Brand: Adafruit

The Adafruit APDS9960 is a multi-function sensor that combines proximity detection, ambient light sensing, RGB colour sensing and gesture recognition in a single I2C breakout. It uses an integrated IR LED and four dir...

SKU: AF-1458 | Brand: Adafruit

Sense the world around you! The FLORA Sensor Pack includes many types of sensors for your wearable enjoyment. Sense motion, direction, color, light levels, touch, and connections with FLORA sensor breakouts and con...

SKU: LB-LS6569 | Brand: Little Bird

A DIY soldering kit that builds into a functional ultrasonic distance meter. Using an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, STC89C52 microcontroller, and 3-digit 7-segment display, this kit measures distances from 5cm to 4m with...